Professional Excellence Accelerator Lecturer

Application Deadline: 17 May 2026

Department: Academic

Location: UHE UK, Greenwich

Compensation: Competitive

• Deliver high-quality, engaging and inclusive teaching on the PEA across BSc and MSc cohorts.
• Teach sessions in areas such as transition to UK higher education, academic writing and academic conventions, critical reading, analysis and synthesis, referencing and academic integrity, responsible and ethical use of AI, digital fluency and business/professional technologies, presentation, communication and teamwork, reflective practice and self-management, employability, professional identity and career readiness
• Adapt delivery methods for undergraduate and postgraduate students as appropriate.
• Create an active, supportive and developmental learning environment that builds confidence, belonging and professional behaviours.

• Support students in understanding academic expectations, study practices and professional behaviours relevant to UK higher education.
• Provide formative feedback on students’ academic and professional development.
• Offer tutorials, small-group support or guidance sessions where appropriate.
• Identify students who may be at risk of disengagement or underperformance and refer concerns through appropriate channels.
• Work with the Module Lead and wider support teams to contribute to early intervention and student success.

• Deliver teaching in line with agreed schemes of work, lesson plans and module guidance.
• Use module materials effectively and contribute feedback on their delivery and impact.
• Maintain accurate attendance, participation and engagement records.
• Carry out administrative tasks associated with teaching and student support.
• Support the effective use of Moodle/VLE and ensure students are directed to relevant learning resources and tasks.

• Contribute to the consistent delivery of the PEA across cohorts.
• Participate in team meetings, standardisation discussions and staff development activities.
• Contribute feedback on student needs, engagement patterns and areas for module enhancement.
• Support module evaluation through student feedback and reflective review.
• Maintain awareness of good practice in higher education teaching, student transition, academic skills and employability.

• Work collaboratively with the Module Lead, Programme Leaders, lecturers and student support staff.
• Liaise with colleagues as needed to ensure that PEA teaching supports students’ wider academic experience.

• Uphold high standards of professionalism, academic integrity and student care.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and intercultural understanding in teaching and support.
• Engage in continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the post.
  
  

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline such as: Education, Business / Management, Applied Linguistics / EAP, Academic Practice or another relevant subject
• For Level 6, a relevant Master’s degree and PhD or substantial teaching and research or industry experience at that level.
• Formal teaching qualification PGCHE or Registered Practitioner of Advance HE.

• Experience of teaching students in higher education.
• Experience of delivering academic skills, study skills, professional skills, employability, or transition support.
• Experience of supporting students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, including international students.
• Experience of designing teaching materials and learning activities.
• Experience of using Moodle or another VLE to support teaching and student engagement.
• Experience of monitoring student participation and providing academic support or intervention.
• Experience of teaching within Business, Management, Marketing, Project Management or related professional subject areas. (Desirable)

• Strong understanding of UK higher education expectations at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Strong understanding of academic writing, critical thinking, referencing, academic integrity, feedback and feedforward
• Understanding of the transition challenges faced by international students and other non-traditional entrants.
• Knowledge of digital fluency and responsible use of AI in academic and professional contexts.
• Understanding of employability and professional identity development in higher education.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes in higher education. (Desirable)
• Familiarity with retention, continuation and progression priorities in UK higher education. (Desirable)
• Awareness of the needs of students transitioning from foundation or international pathways.(Desirable)

• Ability to lead and coordinate a cross-programme developmental module.
• Ability to teach effectively across Level 4 and Level 7 contexts.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Ability to identify student support needs and respond appropriately.
• Ability to analyse feedback and engagement data to improve module delivery.
• High level of digital competence.

• Student-centred and supportive approach.
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• Professional, collaborative and flexible attitude.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and continuous improvement.